Romans 16:21-27 NKJV

[21] Timothy, my fellow worker, and Lucius, Jason, and Sosipater, my countrymen, greet you. [22] I, Tertius, who wrote this epistle, greet you in the Lord. [23] Gaius, my host and the host of the whole church, greets you. Erastus, the treasurer of the city, greets you and Quartus, a brother. [24] The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. Amen. [25] Now to Him who is able to establish you according to my gospel and the preaching of Jesus Christ, according to the revelation of the mystery kept secret since the world began [26] but now made manifest, and by the prophetic Scriptures made known to all nations, according to the commandment of the everlasting God, for obedience to the faith— [27] to God, alone wise, be glory through Jesus Christ forever. Amen.

For the most part, I know who I am. In some respects, I am still figuring things out. I have learned a lot about myself over the past few years, especially since I started this daily journey of reading scripture.

I used to rely heavily on the opinions of others. I needed affirmation, but I went looking for it in the wrong places. I am not established by my popularity. I like being liked... but that is all conditional. It is far more fulfilling to be fully known and loved by the Lord.